NASA NTRS · 19810052495
Particle contamination from Martin Optical Black
Abstract
The design of the barrel baffle of the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) Optical Subsystem to minimize production of particulate contamination is described. The configuration of the 50-inch long, 28.5-inch diameter baffle required pop-rivet assembly after coating with Martin Optical Black for stray light suppression. An experiment to determine the contamination produced at assembly led to the modification of the baffle construction to preclude such damage to the coated surfaces.
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Young, P. J., Noll, R., Andreozzi, L., Hope, J.. 1981-01-01. Particle contamination from Martin Optical Black. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19810052495
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